5th Grade Science STAAR

What is the water cycle?

• The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

• The water cycle is the process of water being stored in underground reservoirs.

• The water cycle refers to the movement of water only within the oceans.

• The water cycle is the process of water being filtered through soil and rocks.

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What is evaporation?

• Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

• Evaporation is the process of water freezing into ice.

• Evaporation is the process of water being absorbed by soil.

• Evaporation is the process of water being converted into electricity.

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What is a consumer in a food chain?

• A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms (producers or other consumers) to obtain energy.

• A consumer is an organism that produces its own food through photosynthesis.

• A consumer is an organism that decomposes dead matter to recycle nutrients.

• A consumer is an organism that only eats plants and does not consume other animals.

Why is a wooden spoon used for stirring hot soup?

• A wooden spoon is a good conductor of heat, making it easy to stir hot soup.

• A wooden spoon is a good insulator of thermal energy, meaning it does not conduct heat well, making it safe to handle.

• A wooden spoon is lightweight, allowing for easy stirring without tiring the hand.

• A wooden spoon is made of natural materials that enhance the flavor of the soup.

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How does the Sun's energy affect the water cycle?

• It causes precipitation, turning water vapor into liquid water.

• It causes evaporation, turning liquid water into water vapor.

• It cools the water, preventing evaporation.

• It has no effect on the water cycle.

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What is light energy?

• A form of energy that is visible to the human eye and produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

• A type of energy that can only be seen in complete darkness.

• Energy that is emitted by all objects regardless of temperature.

• A form of energy that is invisible and cannot be detected by the human eye.

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What is an insulator?

• A material that conducts heat and electricity well.

• A material that does not conduct heat or electricity well.

• A material that only conducts heat.

• A material that only conducts electricity.

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What is thermal energy?

• The energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

• The energy produced by chemical reactions in a substance.

• The energy associated with the motion of an object due to its mass.

• The energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What role does a grasshopper play in a food chain?

• A grasshopper is a producer that makes its own food.

• A grasshopper is a consumer that eats producers (plants).

• A grasshopper is a decomposer that breaks down dead matter.

• A grasshopper is a predator that hunts other animals.

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What type of energy powers a solar-powered calculator?

• Chemical energy

• Nuclear energy

• Light energy

• Mechanical energy